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Navigating Medical School: A Personal Journey from Nigeria to Emory University

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Join Adekemi Egunsola, a 2009 graduate and international student from Nigeria, as she shares her insightful experiences on the path to becoming a doctor. From chemistry and mathematics to studying anatomy and neuroscience at EUSOM in Atlanta, GA, Adekemi discusses the essential steps of applying to medical school, including MCAT preparation, shadowing, research, and understanding the financial aspects of education. Discover her tips on managing the application process, interview strategies, and the importance of finding your passion in extracurricular activities.

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Navigating Medical School: A Personal Journey from Nigeria to Emory University

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  1. Becoming A Doctor AdekemiEgunsola ‘09

  2. Conflict of Interest

  3. About Me DISCLAIMER: I will be speaking mainly based MY own experience and what I have learned from others! • Class of 2009 chemistry and math major • An international student from Nigeria • Attending EUSOM in Atlanta, GA

  4. Applying to Med School • Courses – Anatomy, Human Phys. and Neuroscience • Shadowing experiences & research • Extracurricular – what YOU feel passionate about • MCATs – when and how. It is a standardized test • HPAC – recommendations • Research schools (MSAR) – International students • Be organized!

  5. Applying to Med School • AMCAS – get it in early, personal statement • Secondary Applications • Interviews • About $3,500 • Financial Aid • Listen to advice BUT make your own decisions!

  6. Interview Season • Is it just a numbers thing? NO!!! • Class work and schedule • Chance for you to see if the school fits • Can be tiring and not cheap!!! • Typical interview day • Don’t stress and BE YOURSELF!

  7. Med School • Grad Student • Various curriculums and grading systems • Different learning formats • Being “inducted” into a society w/ a new language • Transformation • Schedule – daily & blocks • 4 years doing what?

  8. Med School • A lot of hard work • Work ethic & professionalism • Emotional Roller Coaster • Support system • We still have fun!!! • Extracurricular activities

  9. Emory

  10. Emory • Atlanta, GA • Ranked 20th!!! • Pass/fail for first 18mos – the environment/culture • Physically near many hospitals (different populations) and affiliated to many more • Committed to training great clinicians that understand the patient – physician relationship

  11. Q & A • Any questions? • Thanks!!! • Contact Info.: aegunso@emory.edu

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